Hi I know the weight is supposed to be 3000 empty and 5000 kg loaded and .75 m draught but is the .75 at 3 or 5000kg and has anyone measured to see how deep their boat actually sits in the water…Continue

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"Attach the 2 chains to a good strong mooring swivel then the swivel to a riser to the bow bridle, put a float on the head of at least one anchor to aid retrieval, you should swivel on the spot like a permanent mooring."

"You need to have the 2 anchors at each end of a length of chain, then have a riser with a good strong swivel connected to your bow bridle, maybe put a float on the head of at least one anchor or you will have trouble to retrieve them again. This way…"

"I have a t 38 . In the starboard hull you could put a seperate shower toilet area to the rear of the steps in the space that is the galley on the port side. The heads area in the front starboard could remain or become a single cabin or storage area.…"

"Look up paulownia trees they are quick light strong straight and rot resistant, becoming popular in nz and Australia to build boats and surfboards and to replace cedar. Can be as little as 10 years from planting to milling."

"Professional build in 2000 and in very good condition, sloop rig autopilot fridge stove 2 outboards no rot and all timber is sealed other than the hardwood deck slats. Registered in Germany and ready to go."

"If it falls over there will be big problems, so whatever you do think carefully about what could fail,some timber to support the hulls and help to keep them upright may be a good idea. Sitting on the keel should be okay but maybe put old tyres or…"

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Good day Dave have been to see ur boat recently, she sits on the mub @ low tide in SHOAL BAY, AUCK, she is really gorgus. Luv the lines & the cabin across the deck. I used to have a Narai Mk2. Lived on her for about 2 years in Aust. new partner & I are lookin for a new boat to live on in the Phillipines, am contenplatin building a modified TEHENI with a center cabin like urs. are also possibly thinking of buyin second hand & rebuiling.

have not explored that option yet. but want sumthing bigga than the NARAI. Do u know wot the new owner is goin to do with the boat. it does not look like it has moved in a long tym. Contact details wud b gud if u still have them. I am goin to leave a letta on his "windshield" so to speak.